Moreover, the capitalist system of present-day America differs in significant ways from other capitalist systems around the globe, just as it differs from the capitalism that existed in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.
Electrician Cost. 1  Although there are still a few low-cost areas where electricians work for $30-$50 an hour, typically they charge $50-$100 an hour or more depending on local rates and their qualifications. There may also be a minimum $50-$150 service charge to come to the house and evaluate the problem. 2  Total cost for hiring an electrician will depend on the type of work done.
Hourly rates for electricians vary depending on the cost of living in the area. The BLS names Alaska as the highest-paying state for electricians with an hourly mean wage of $32.44, followed by Illinois with a rate of $32.33 per hour and New York with a rate of $32 per hour.ourly rates for electricians tend to be higher in other industries with fewer employment opportunities. Electricians in the motion picture and video industries earn an hourly average wage of $36.32, according to the BLS, and those in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services earn $33.89 per hour.